Blizzard is one of the most influential game studios on the market with titles like World of Warcraft and StarCraft never failing to impress in terms of sales numbers and gameplay. For Blizzard diehards, one of the most important events of the year is BlizzCon where Blizzard showcases their latest developments alongside a whole slew of fun including costume contests and game competitions.

In fact, Blizzard has just come forth today to announce that BlizzCon 11 will take place from October 21st – 22nd and will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Below Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime comments:

“We look forward to holding another exciting BlizzCon this year, filled with some great entertainment and competition, as well as the latest news about Blizzard games… BlizzCon is built from the ground up with our community in mind — we’re pleased to be able to host an event where players can come together to have fun and celebrate their passion for gaming.”

There’s no word on when exactly ticket sales will begin but if you’re looking to get down on BlizzCon 11 you better keep an eye out for an announcement as tickets have been known to sell out quite fast.

Check out more information regarding BlizzCon 11 in the press release after the break.

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It’s that time of the year, Blizzard has come forth and let us know when and where their annual convention, called BlizzCon, will be held. This year, it will return to the same place it was last year, the Anaheim Convention Center and will take place on October 22nd and 23rd.

You can expect all things Blizzard to be at this event from Starcraft and Diablo to World of Warcraft and perhaps an unannounced IP.

We’ll let you know when tickets go on sale.

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Blizzard has confirmed that attendees for this year’s BlizzCon will be receiving StarCraft 2 beta keys within the next two weeks. Initially, Blizzard offered BlizzCon 2008 attendees vouches for StarCraft 2 beta, but simply ran out of keys. Now they’ve promised that those who were left behind would be getting a chance to check out the beta as well.

Didn’t get a ticket to BlizzCon? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Luckily, Blizzard, RayV and DirecTV are offering over 16 hours of the event live for $39.95.

Below is what will be included during the live stream:

Exclusive interviews and commentary

Main stage presentations including opening ceremony

Tournament coverage and team highlights

Additionally, you will be given the exclusive BlizzCon 2009 WoW in-game pet; Grunty the Murloc Marine.

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Now don’t get your hopes up too high because unfortunately we weren’t able to secure any Blizzcon tickets to give away to you guys, the readers. Fortunately, there is a slew of websites that were more fortunate than us and were able to get their hands on some Bilzzcon tickets to give away.

Below is a compiled list of all known fan sites holding Blizzcon ticket giveways, courtesy of Starcraft Wire:

StarcraftWire.net – Giveaway 1 – Giveaway 2

BlizzPlanet

Diii.net – (coming soon)

Diablo-Source

StarCraft-Source

inStarCraft

StarCraft II Australia

StarCraft 2 Source

TankSpot

World of Raids

WoW Interface

So, you won’t be getting a Blizzcon ticket from us but at least you still have the opportunity to get your hands on one while Blizzard prepares to put some more up for sale.

You can read more about Blizzard’s annual convention, Blizzcon, here.

If you planned on going to BlizzCon this year, prepare to be disappointed, at least for now. Because the first batch of tickets available for BlizzCon have been sold out.

Blizzard announced that the second and last batch of tickets will go on sale on May 30, so if you’re really interested in going, mark your calendar and wait until midnight of May 29.

Blizzard has revealed that the tickets for this year’s BlizzCon, held on August 21-22 in Anaheim, CA, will be on sale this month.

The first batch of tickets will be sold on May 16 at $125 per ticket, while the second batch will be sold on May 30. The tickets are sold on a first come, first served system, where tickets will be available to purchase via Battle.net accounts.

Yep that’s right, some of the most adored fan favorites from the original Starcraft will be making a reappearance in Starcraft II.

This comes as news from StarcraftWire who thumbed through various interviews from Blizzcon, making the notification that the three units mentioned above (Goliaths, Vultures, and Wraiths) will infact return.

Below is the interview excerpt from which the information was extracted:

Since you talk about there being so many choices on the tech side in the campaign, are there any differences between the units and the tech in the campaign, and what you’re going to see in the multiplayer? Is there single-player-specific stuff?

Dustin: So we’re looking at having a lot of units, especially for Raynor as a mercenary, he’s getting access to and buying technologies that are apporpriate for the kind of down-and-out mercenary scumbag like he is. So he’ll have access to things like Goliaths and Wraiths and Vultures, and all these old weapons that are not part of modern Dominion forces like we see in the multiplayer. Maybe some prototype stuff that would simply be way too powerful for any kind of multiplayer experience, but he can steal it and make use of it. So you’ll definitely see not only new units, but lots and lots and lots of upgrades that simply would not be appropriate for multiplayer.

(Via: StarCraftWire.net)

The BlizzCon event saw Blizzard talking about the film adaptation of the WarCraft franchise. The company noted that the film isn’t likely to arrive next year, as was once announced, though a draft of the script has been done.

"I don’t know about the 2009 date, but it is still something we are very excited about," said Blizzard president Mike Morhaime.

Morhaime added that they have a non-final draft of the script, which he thinks “still needs a lot of work.”

Those who are attending this year’s BlizzCon event has already got their moneys worth, as Blizzard announced that every attendee with receive a beta code for StarCraft 2. This was announced by company president Mika Morhaime during the event’s opening ceremony.

No details were provided as to when the beta will arrive, though Morhaime assured event goers that the highly anticipated strategy sequel is shaping up pretty well.

As expected, no release date for the game is known either, though it is expected sometime late next year.